Senior WAN, Check Point & Azure Networking Engineer

Optimal Growth Technologies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies seeks an experienced WAN, Check Point Firewall & Azure Networking Engineer to design, implement and manage enterprise network and security environments. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and reliable connectivity across WAN, Check Point firewalls and Azure networking.

You will work on configuring VPNs, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid cloud integrations while ensuring performance and resilience in a large-scale enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in IT, Networking or related field.
• Check Point certification (CCSA/CCSE) advantageous.
• Azure networking certification (AZ-700) advantageous.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and support enterprise WAN and LAN networks.
• Manage WAN connectivity, routing and network performance.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issues.
• Configure routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Monitor network availability and performance; coordinate with providers.

Skills

WAN technologies

Check Point Firewall

Azure Networking

TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN

BGP OSPF routing

Network monitoring

HA and DR

ITIL & change mgmt

Education

Degree in IT/Networking

Tools

Check Point Firewall

Azure Networking tools

Job description

Optimal Growth Technologies seeks an experienced WAN, Check Point Firewall & Azure Networking Engineer to design, implement and manage enterprise network and security environments. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and reliable connectivity across WAN, Check Point firewalls and Azure networking.

You will work on configuring VPNs, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid cloud integrations while ensuring performance and resilience in a large-scale enterprise setting.